Camino life lessons

12 Life Lessons from the Camino,

Joyce Rupp. Source, Sep. newsletter CC o P, p9

• Be prepared,
• Learn to let go,
• Live in the present,
• Pay attention to your body,
• Be appreciative of the kindness of strangers,
• Be kind,
• Look for unannounced Angels,
• Deal with disappointments,
• Savour solitude,
• Be in the present,
• Receive gracefully,
• Have a sense of humour,
• Let yourself be humbled by weakness,
• Pause to reflect.

Life Lessons from the Camino

Sue Dwan, ‘The Kiwi Sisters on the Camino Frances.’

• Get over yourself
• Self care
• Let go
• Ask for help,

(Available from; Rakuten kobo $ NZ 2.74 e-book)

14 Life Lessons from the Camino, ‘Walking the Camino, Learning Life Lessons,’

iMovie documentary, a film by Philip. (Life Lessons source: a magpie collection.

• Realise life is a journey, not a destination; with highs and lows…easy and difficult sections.
• That every person’s journey is unique.
• Letting Go; step out…let go of expectations…and control …and see what eventuates
• Living Simply; A pack weighing 7 kg… is sufficient for 6 weeks. It is surprising how little we need.
• Reconnect; The Camino provides time …to reconnect with nature, sacred spaces and places…pilgrims who have gone before…their energy…others and yourself.
• Respect; being kind to yourself…appreciating the body’s resiliency.
• Keep walking; As in life …the Camino is full of highs …and lows, …conquering challenges leads to transformation.
• Pausing to reflect;…acknowledge your achievements…and the help of others.
• Finding meaning in suffering; walking the Camino is tough…with blisters and injury …overcoming adversity helps keep us in the present.
• Sharing; share and you’ll never be without.
• Gratitude/Thanks; every day give thanks for ….and willingly accept…all that we receive.
• Look for the silver lining.
• Nature; the difficult path…with perseverance …obstacles are overcome…the cycles of the seasons…like life…a time to shine …a time to take stock…A demonstration of transformation.
• Tomorrow is another day….No matter what, …tomorrow births another opportunity… to begin again.

(The link for this documentary is available from Philip: chchcaminogroup@gmail.com)

Several Life Lessons from the Camino. ‘The Day Was Made for Walking,

An Aussie’s Search for Meaning on the Camino de Santiago,’ Noel Braun. Christchurch City Libraries.

Slow down, take your time, value what matters.. p50

Out of suffering emerges strength p55

Other resources

A glossy exterior is nothing if compassion and kindness are missing. Poem 170 Life Lessons Resources
‘Walk In A Relaxed Manner, Life Lessons From The Camino,’ Joyce Rupp, Christchurch City Libraries.
‘The Kiwi Sisters’ Camino de Santiago, Sue Dwan,
‘The Kiwi Sisters Camino Portugues,’ Sue Dwan,
Both available from; Rakuten kobo (e-books)